Every energy resource — fossil, nuclear and renewable — is undergoing profound changes. And overall, we’re gradually shifting from coal and oil to the energies of tomorrow. This sweeping transition is the subject of Switch. But rather than advocate for how it should happen, Switch travels the world to discover how it most likely will happen. Switch is also about a changing energy conversation. Today, it’s polarized and unproductive. Switch focuses on practical realities and encourages a balanced understanding. Finally, Switch is about changing the way we use energy, to realize the many economic and environmental benefits of efficiency.
Sponsors of the movie: The O’Donnell Foundation, a private foundation devoted to building model programs to enhance the quality of education. The American Association of Petroleum Geologists, which supports earth sciences through educational grants and university scholarships. The American Geosciences Institute, the largest non-profit provider of earth science teaching materials. The Foundation for the Geological Society of America, which supports geologists and the study of earth science at academic, government and industry levels. The Verizon Foundation which focuses on using technology to solve the critical social issues of sustainability, education and healthcare, and to foster smart energy practice in communities and universities.
Facts, figures and forecasts in the Switch Energy Project film, website and education programs have been fact-checked by the film making team and qualified research assistants. None of the above organizations influenced the content of the film, other than providing and verifying data. All content for this project is the responsibility of Arcos Films LLC, under the direction of Harry Lynch and with expert guidance from Dr. Scott Tinker.
A follow up conversation will be held Thursday November 17 same hour and location.